> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mangoads.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mangoads.com/docs/for-channel-owners/controls.md).

# Controls

You decide what runs in your channel, at what price, and how often. Set these when you connect a channel and change them any time by editing the channel.

## Price (CPM)

Your **price per 1,000 views** is what advertisers pay to appear in your channel. Higher CPM means more revenue per view but fewer ads will clear the auction; lower CPM means more fill. Tune it to balance revenue and volume.

## Max ads per week

Caps how many sponsored posts can run in your channel each week. Keep it comfortable for your audience — too many ads can hurt engagement.

## Publication time

Defines **when** ads may be published — for example, any day and any time, or a specific window that fits your audience's activity and your organic posting schedule.

## Banned categories

Block ad categories you never want to appear in your channel. Blocked ads are excluded automatically, regardless of targeting.

## Approvals

Choose whether to **approve each ad manually** or let qualifying ads **auto-publish**. Manual approval gives you the final say on every post; auto-publish is hands-off within your rules. See [How ads work on your channel](/docs/for-channel-owners/how-ads-work.md).

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Your **category, country and language** settings also act as controls: they determine which ads are eligible for your channel in the first place. Keep them accurate so you receive relevant, higher-performing ads.
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